Communication Challenges and Solutions in the Smart Grid

• Main Authors: Bouhafs, Fayҫal (Author), Mackay, Michael (Author), Merabti, Madjid (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Computer Science,
• Subjects: Computer science.; Computer communication systems.; Electrical engineering.; Power electronics.; Computer Science.; Computer Communication Networks.; Communications Engineering, Networks.; Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet).; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.

This SpringerBrief discusses the rise of the smart grid from the perspective of computing and communications. It explains how current and next-generation network technology and methodologies help recognize the potential that the smart grid initiative promises. Chapters provide context on the smart g...

Table of Contents:

• Overview of the Smart Grid
• Communication for Control in Heterogeneous Power Supply
• The Smart Grid in the Last Mile
• Communication Solutions for Backhaul and Wide Area Networks
• Home Energy Management Systems
• Communication Technologies for Smart Energy Management Systems
• Towards a Unified Smart Grid ICT Infrastructure.